Larry L. Kielhorn

Larry L. Kielhorn, age 92, of Holstein, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at the Cherokee Regional Medical Center of Cherokee.

Larry L. Kielhorn, age 92, of Holstein, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at the Cherokee Regional Medical Center of Cherokee.

Larry Louis Kielhorn was born on September 26, 1933 in Cherokee, Iowa to Walter and Mabel (Walker) Kielhorn. Larry graduated from Meriden High School and then joined the United States Army, serving during the Korean War.

Larry was united in marriage to Carol L. (Hahn) Kielhorn on May 27, 1956 in Cherokee, Iowa. To this union three children were born.

Larry and Carol made their home in Holstein, Iowa where they raised their family. Larry graduated from barber college in Sioux City, Iowa and opened “Larry’s Barbershop” in Holstein, Iowa, working there until his retirement in 1986.

Larry absolutely loved being in nature, fishing, hunting and trapping, it was his favorite place to be. Larry also enjoyed tying fly fishing lures and was always designing and thinking of new things for hunting and trapping.

He is survived by his wife, Carol; daughters Cindy (Tim) Sholty, Penny (Joel) Sivinski; son, Koby (Kelley) Kielhorn and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers.